This book shows why political theorists must take account of ecological concerns as part of their core enterprise, and how they can do so. It mounts a challenge to the received wisdom, of political theorists and their ecological critics alike, that specifically ecological values go against human interests.
∗ An original contribution to political theory and environmental politics.
∗ Critically evaluates existing ecological and political theories and offers a new approach for how political theory can take account of environmental issues.
∗ Demonstrates why and how political theorists should take account of ecological concerns.
